# Read4Me vs TTSReader Text to Speech

The clearest difference is rating: Read4Me at 4.5 against TTSReader Text to Speech's 3.4. Read4Me also leads on ratings volume (5.3K vs 5) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Read4Me sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days and TTSReader Text to Speech sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Read4Me holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Read4Me has 5.3K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Read4Me ships an update every 6 weeks, TTSReader Text to Speech monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Read4Me | TTSReader Text to Speech |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read4me-talk-browser-pdf-doc/id1535903742/reviews)** | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ttsreader-text-to-speech/id6790834349/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.3K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 27.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 57 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dexati](https://appshunter.io/developer/558767971) | [WellSource Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1033127659) |

## What reviewers say

### Read4Me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read4me-talk-browser-pdf-doc/id1535903742)

Transform any web page, PDF, or scanned document into an audio experience. Listen to content at your preferred speed with natural-sounding voices. Ideal for hands-free consumption of digital and physical text.

**Highlights:** Listen to web pages, Convert PDFs to audio, Scan and listen to books/papers, Read text from any app via clipboard, Import documents from cloud storage, Adjustable listening speed, Premium natural voice

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Read4Me Premium Unlimited | $4.49 | per 7 days |
| Read4Me Premium Unlimited | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Read4Me Premium Unlimited | $49.99 | per month |
| Read4Me Monthly Unlimited | $49.99 | per month |
| Read4Me Premium Unlimited | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Turns web pages and PDFs into podcasts
- 👍 Helpful for multitasking and consuming information on the go
- 👍 Natural-sounding voices
- 👍 Useful for people with reading difficulties like dyslexia

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes frequently
- 🐛 Unreliable performance, often stops reading unexpectedly
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Extremely expensive subscription at $50/month
- 💰 Free version is very limited and full of ads

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes when trying to read documents
- Inconsistent behavior when attempting to skip or rewind
- Issues with scanning and importing documents properly

**Requested features**

- Add more voice options, including different accents
- Improve navigation and ability to resume reading from where you left off
- Reduce subscription cost to be more affordable


### TTSReader Text to Speech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ttsreader-text-to-speech/id6790834349)

Listen to written content on the go with a text-to-speech reader. Access curated documents, personal files, and web pages, with options to create audio clips and podcasts. Enjoy offline playback and customizable reading experiences.

**Highlights:** Text-to-speech conversion, Offline playback support, CarPlay integration, Audio clip creation, Document summarization, Customizable reading themes, Pronunciation dictionary

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TTSReader Premium | $10.99 | per month |
| TTSReader Premium - Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| 1 Million Extra Credits Booster | $10.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Read4Me free?

Read4Me is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TTSReader Text to Speech free?

TTSReader Text to Speech is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Read4Me or TTSReader Text to Speech?

Read4Me is rated higher. Read4Me averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while TTSReader Text to Speech averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do Read4Me or TTSReader Text to Speech have ads?

Neither Read4Me nor TTSReader Text to Speech shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Read4Me or TTSReader Text to Speech?

Read4Me ships an update every 6 weeks, and TTSReader Text to Speech monthly. Most recently, Read4Me was updated on October 27, 2026 and TTSReader Text to Speech on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*